Role and Purpose
Chair of the Board of Directors for IPEIA.
To lead the Board of Directors of IPEIA and to work collectively with other members of the Board to provide effective governance to IPEIA as a non-profit association operating in the province of Alberta.
This is a volunteer position with a term of 3 years and can be renewed for an additional 3-year term.
About The International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA)
The International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) is a not-for-profit organization, comprised of individuals active in the pressure equipment industry and related educational groups. The stakeholders in the association include, but are not limited to, UCIA, ARPIA, GUAC, SIA, CCIA, and APPCA, as well as individuals employed or engaged in the pressure equipment industry.
The association has been expanding its programs over the past number of years and now includes webinars and other related member programs. The hallmark of its programs has been their annually hosted and internationally attended conference and exhibition. For over 20 years this well-known conference has united students, educators, vendors, equipment owner-users, regulatory bodies, and more, to ensure the continual growth and safety of the pressure equipment industry. The conference and exhibition allow for new technologies to be showcased, networks to be created for the betterment of the industry, students to access future employers and mentors, important knowledge to be shared, and much more.
To Learn more about IPEIA go to www.IPEIA.com.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision
To lead, grow and sustain an interconnected community to support the pressure equipment industry.
Mission
To enhance pressure equipment safety, reliability, and innovation among industries creating awareness, learning, and teamwork with all stakeholders.
Core Values
Integrity, Community, Relevance, Sustainable.
Growth and Transition
With the advent of significant growth, it was decided in February 2024 that IPEIA‘s leadership would initiate a process to develop a Strategic Plan that would set the course of the Association for the next 3 years. The objective was to help determine the optimal structure and direction of IPEIA, create alignment with its stakeholders, and ensure the sustainability of the association. The development of the Strategic Plan is now complete. One of the strategic objectives was to build a new Operating and Governance Model for the association. Through that work, a new Board structure has been defined. The association is now looking to fill the position of Board Chair, who will sponsor and lead the execution of this important Strategic Plan, including the rollout and transition, for the Society.
Qualifications
The Board Chair is expected to meet the following criteria:
Required:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a Leadership position, in either a corporate or volunteer setting
- A skilled communicator with good listening skills and the ability to ask questions and challenge ideas in a tactful and professional manner
- Ability to drive consensus amongst differing views
Preferred (One or more of):
- Experience in or knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Integrity industry
- Previous experience serving on a volunteer board
- Specialized knowledge in one of the areas of finance, legal or human resources
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities in Year 1 include:
- Sponsor and lead the rollout for the IPEIA Strategic plan and objectives, with the assistance of the third-party consulting firm that facilitated its development
- Guide a new Board through the transition into a new Governance model
Ongoing responsibilities include:
Advance the Vision and Mission of IPEIA with all its stakeholders
- Advance the Vision and Mission of IPEIA with all its stakeholders
- Provide leadership to the Board of Directors
- Ensure the Board adheres to its bylaws
- Prepare Board’s meeting agendas with input from the Board and Executive Director
- Chair board meetings
- Promote IPEIA in the community in the media when appropriate
- Prepare a report and presentation for the annual general meeting
- Oversee the work of the Executive Director, a senior staff position reporting to the Board, including performance management and allocation of spending limits
- Approve any recommendations for increased staffing levels and/or changes to staff roles and remuneration
- Approve the use of any new recommended services for IPEIA
- Approve the annual budget for the Association
- Respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization
- Uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance
- Liaise with the IPEIA Advisory Council, a group of industry experts, including many with previous IPEIA experience
- The Chair is expected to attend and lead at least 4 Board meetings per year, an Annual General Meeting and other meeting/events as required. Meetings will be both virtual and in-person with a requirement for at least one in-person meeting per year.
Interested?
If interested in this volunteer Board Chair position, please send your resume to steve@iliadsolutions.com by October 31st, 2024, along with a brief note about why you would like to be considered and what you believe are the key skills you would bring to the role. Submissions will be reviewed by iliad Solutions Inc., an independent third-party consulting firm, and a shortlist of candidates will be recommended to IPEIA’s Steering Committee.